An anesthesiologist is a physician who specializes in the use of drugs or other agents that cause insensibility to pain. Anesthesiologists are responsible for many aspects of a patient’s care including preoperative medical evaluation, determining the appropriate type of anesthesia, supporting life functions throughout surgery and alleviating pain while under anesthesia.

Unlike some other hospitals, all BCH patients needing anesthesia get that care from a board-certified anesthesiologist.